# data[].attributes.body
1786

Angry over taxes and foreclosures

Attacked tax collectors

led by Daniel shay

showed weakness of the articles of confederation

Amend the articles

# data[].attributes.body
The United States would me more of an alliance of countries

# data[].attributes.body
The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States on November 15, 1777. However, ratification in all 13 states did not occur until March 1, 1781. This allowed for each state to maintain their own sovereignty and right to govern.

# data[].attributes.body
A new constitution was need because there was a lack of a Bill of Rights and the outdated freedom the states deserved.

# data[].attributes.body
Encouraged coordination and cooperation between different states

Allowed formation of new states that had a population more than 60,000

Supported the Congressional direction of the Continental Army

# data[].attributes.body
Had no power to regulate commerce or trade between states

No national army or navy

Each state had its own paper money